EV and hybrids
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Manufacturer 8 Apr
VW expands ID.4 line-up with new Pro Performance models
Volkswagen dealers can now accept orders for a range of new ID.4 variants, following the launch of the 1ST Edition model in January.
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Market Insight 31 Mar
Hybrid becomes most popular powertrain for future buyers
A quarter of UK drivers plan to buy a hybrid powered car next, according to new research from Close Brothers.
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Car Dealer News 23 Mar
Norton Way to explore vehicle-to-grid charging benefits at Hertfordshire Nissan site
Norton Way Nissan in Letchworth will take part in a new project to test the use of energy sharing between electric vehicles (EVs), buildings and the national grid.
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Manufacturer 16 Mar
VW Group to base all future EVs on same platform
Volkswagen Group is developing a new scalable platform that will underpin all its future electric models, as part of its new roadmap to electrification.
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Manufacturer 15 Mar
Kia reveals new EV6 ahead of official unveil
Kia has revealed the new EV6 ahead of its planned unveil later this month.
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Manufacturer 11 Mar
Hyundai announces pricing for Tucson PHEV and Kona Electric
Hyundai is enhancing its range of electrified models with the launch of the new Tucson plug-in hybrid and updated Kona Electric.
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Market Insight 10 Mar
UK prepares to set minimum zero emission distance for 2030 hybrids
The UK Government is set to start the process this year of determining its minimum zero emission distance for hybrid cars on sale after 2030, in its delivery plan.
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Manufacturer 2 Mar
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV generates record interest following unveil
Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 electric car has received a record number of enquires for the brand, following its unveil on February 23.
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Manufacturer 23 Feb
Kia launches ‘KiaCharge’ in the UK
Kia Motors (UK) has launched KiaCharge, a UK-wide integrated public charging service accessible from a single account.
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Manufacturer 18 Feb
MG Motor UK offers monthly EV service plans from just £6
MG Motor UK is offering electric vehicle (EV) customers a full-service plan from £6 a month under a newly-launched aftersales scheme.
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Manufacturer 17 Feb
Ford car line up to become fully electric by 2030
Ford has announced it will only sell electric cars in Europe by 2030, with all Ford cars sold in the continent by 2026 expected to be zero-emissions capable.
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Car Dealer News 11 Feb
NFDA urges Government to extend COVID-19 business support in 2021 Budget
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called on Government to redeploy business support measures for retailers ahead of the 2021 Budget.
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Manufacturer 10 Feb
Audi reveals £79,900 e-tron GT electric grand tourer
Audi has revealed the new e-tron GT, a fully-electric saloon car that will arrive in UK dealerships in the Spring.
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Car Dealer News 3 Feb
Government plans to curtail sales of ICE cars ahead of 2030 ban
Measures to encourage car buyers to opt for electric models ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars are expected to be introduced ahead of the cut-off date.
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Aftersales 29 Jan
EV training boost needed before it's too late
Motor industry figureheads voiced concern that there isn't sufficient technician capacity to support the transition to electric cars that UK Government demands.
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Market Insight 27 Jan
Petrol and diesel drivers put off AFV switch due to lack of knowledge
Over half (52%) of motorists in the UK believe their next car is likely to be a hybrid vehicle, but 68% of petrol and diesel drivers feel they do not know enough to buy one.
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Latest News 13 Jan
Zap-Map’s reveals UK top ranking EV networks
Zap-Map has revealed its annual electric vehicle (EV) charging network satisfaction rankings.
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Used Cars 11 Jan
Volkswagen e-Golf ranked EV with lowest depreciation
The Volkswagen E-Golf is the electric vehicle (EV) which holds its value the most, according to research by CompareTheMarket.
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Manufacturer 22 Dec
VW reduces cost of EVs with Lease&Care package
Lease&Care has been introduced with the full-life cycle of a car in mind, benefitting the first owner, used buyer, and also the retailer.
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Supplier News 18 Dec
Citroen's strategy and agency models analysed - the new AM magazine
Reaction to the UK planned 2030 ICE new car ban, analysis of dealer agency models, insights into Citroen UK's three year strategy all in the new AM magazine.